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Fire Prevention Week Advises People To “Charge Into Fire Safety”

This week has been National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign is “Charge into Fire ...
WTKR

Lithium-ion battery safety: How to prevent house fires during National Fire Prevention Week

October 5 through 11 marks National Fire Prevention Week. The theme of this year's prevention week is focused on lithium-ion ...

How can you properly use and dispose of lithium-ion batteries?

For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own ...
WKAR

The hidden fire risk inside your home: lithium batteries

The week of October 5-11 is about raising awareness of these types of batteries found in everything from smartphones to toys.

Lithium battery sparks garage fire in Spring Hill

Fire investigators in Spring Hill said a malfunctioning lithium-ion battery led to a fire in a garage over the weekend.

Fire Prevention Week in West Virginia focuses on everyday battery hazards

They power our phones, laptops, and power tools but if damaged or used incorrectly, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. That’s why the Wheeling Fire Department is warning ...